David J. Sanders for State Senate 15

Why should you have to wait until May 22 to show your support for David at the ballot box? You can early vote at these locations through May 21 (excluding Sundays): Conway County Conway County Courthouse, Morrilton Faulkner County Mayflower City Hall, 2 Ashmore Drive First Baptist Church of Vilnoia, 1206 Main Street Greenbrier City [...]

David received some great coverage this weekend on the need to change the state hiring law following the controversy surrounding former Razorback football coach Bobby Petrino. He was featured in this story on Arkansas News: Arkansas Code 25-16-1002 prohibits a state employee from hiring or promoting a relative, including a spouse, but makes no mention [...]

I filed a resolution today that, if considered, would end mandatory parole for all felony sex crimes, including those against children. This is the companion to the Senate resolution filled by Sen. Jonathan Dismang. If you have questions as to why we need it. What the Channel 7 story linked below. The title: “TO AUTHORIZE [...]

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) — State Representative David Sanders says the state parole system is broken and wants it overhauled. He says murderers are being let out of jail like suspected killer James Davis. Davis was only out of jail for two days before allegedly stabbing and killing two people in Lonoke County, just before Christmas. Davis [...]

Little Rock, Ark. – Today, State Rep. David J. Sanders, R-Little Rock, launched his candidacy for State Senate District 15.  “My family and I are excited to begin this effort of earning the votes of the hard-working people of Senate District 15,” Sanders said this morning. “I’ve visited with several voters in the district over the [...]

These are the numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  It’s hard for any politician to argue with these numbers.

State government employment has continued to grow in the midst of the greatest economic downturn since the Great Depression (taxes and spending have increased as well). 

There has been a lot of talk about job creation in Arkansas.  Here are the actual numbers according to the  U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — bad news.

Agents engaging in illegal contact with student athletes hurt the athlete, collegiate athletics and ultimately the fans LITTLE ROCK, ARK – Today, David J. Sanders proposed the Arkansas Player and Fan Protection Act (APFPA) which, if enacted into law, will strengthen Arkansas’ criminal and administrative penalties for sports agents who engage in illegal contact with [...]